NEW ORLEANS, La. – Southeast Louisiana basks in a warm, breezy stretch of fall sunshine through Friday, but early weekend plans could face a few speed bumps as storm chances rise. After several days of calm skies, a weak front sliding in from the west may bring scattered thunderstorms late Saturday, especially for communities along I-10 and I-55.
According to the National Weather Service in New Orleans/Baton Rouge, highs will climb into the mid-80s through Friday under mostly sunny skies. Light east winds will shift southeasterly by Thursday, increasing humidity ahead of the approaching disturbance. The best window for showers and isolated storms appears to be from Saturday afternoon through early Sunday, with localized downpours possible near coastal parishes.
Drivers should remain alert for slick roads and brief ponding during heavier bursts of rain Saturday evening. Outdoor events, including pumpkin patches, fall markets, and football tailgates, could be affected by lightning or gusty winds. Organizers are urged to secure tents and monitor weather alerts throughout the day.
By Sunday, drier air returns, bringing lower humidity and another stretch of sunshine that could linger into early next week—perfect for leaf-viewing walks or Halloween decorating outdoors. Temperatures will hold slightly above normal, hovering near the low to mid-80s through Monday before dipping gently as fall’s next front approaches midweek.
Five-Day Forecast for New Orleans, LA:
Wed: 84/68 – Sunny; light east breeze.
Thu: 85/69 – Mostly sunny; calm and warm.
Fri: 85/72 – Mostly sunny; humid afternoon.
Sat: 85/72 – 30% chance of storms after 1 p.m.; gusty at times.
Sun: 84/70 – Partly sunny; showers ending early, pleasant later.
